Office of the City Manager
City Manager Report – October 16, 2025
City Manager Amy Arrington
City Council Meeting Roundup
On Tuesday, October 14th, the Normandy Park City Council held its regular monthly meeting. Below is a summary of key actions and discussions.
Approval of the King County Cooperative Watershed Management Grant – The City has been awarded a $225,000 grant through King County Cooperative Watershed Management for property acquisition. Funds will be used to purchase property that will expand Marine View Park.
Renewal of the Website Maintenance & Creative Services Contract – The City Council renewed the website management contract with 575, Inc. The costs of services remain unchanged from the current contract.
Approval of the Department of Ecology Water Quality Capacity Grant – The City Council accepted a $130,000 award from the Department of Ecology to conduct work related to implementing municipal stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.
First Reading of Ordinances #1081 & #1082 – The City Council approved moving two ordinances, related to updating the City’s Road Standards, to the November City Council meeting for final reading. If approved, the new Road Design and Construction Standards will set forth specific, consistent, and acceptable road design and construction elements for developers, private parties, and the City. Before the standards are adopted, specific code conflicts need to be addressed. The first ordinance either repeals, replaces, or revises several provisions of Titles 10, 17, and 18 that are more effectively addressed within the new standards or that are no longer considered best management practices. The second ordinance will officially adopt the 2025 Normandy Park Road Design and Construction Standards. The City Council will consider final approval at its meeting on November 12th.
Contract to complete a Stormwater Utility Rate Study was approved – This project includes a surface water utility cost-of-service (or Storm Water) rate study and proposed rate revisions. The goal is to have this rate study completed in time to present it at the required public hearing meetings and obtain City Council approval by April 2026. If the study results are approved, the rates will be incorporated into the 2027-2028 budget, and approved rate revisions will be submitted to King County in time for implementation of the 2027 rates.
Reappointment of Paul de Barros to the Art Commission – Resident Paul de Barros was reappointed to the Art Commission.
For more details on these items, you can watch the full meeting recording.
If you have any questions about the information above or any other City topic, please get in touch with me at aarrington@normandyparkwa.gov. Have a great week!
“The City has been awarded a $225,000 grant through King County Cooperative Watershed Management for property acquisition. Funds will be used to purchase property that will expand Marine View Park.”
Amy Arrington, City Manager
City of Normandy Park
801 SW 174th Street
Normandy Park, WA 98166
(206) 248-8246 (Direct Phone)
City Manager Report – November 7, 2025
Public Hearing: Setting Normandy Park’s Property Tax Levy
The City of Normandy Park invites all residents to attend the public hearing on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person in the Council Chambers at City Hall (801 SW 174th Street) or via Zoom. During this hearing, the City Council will consider the proposed 2026 property tax levy, which determines the amount of revenue to be collected to support essential city services. The proposed rate will not exceed $1.60 per $1,000 of assessed value.
City Manager Report – October 31, 2025
What’s Next for City Hall? We often receive the question, “What’s going on with replacing City Hall?” I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update on the project’s status and outline the next steps. As many residents know, the future of Normandy Park City Hall has been a topic of discussion for several years. Our current building was originally constructed in the 1950s as an elementary school and later converted into City Hall in the late 1980s. While it has served the community well, it was never intended to function as a modern municipal facility. As a result, the City has been exploring options to ensure that we have a safe, efficient, and functional building that can continue to serve residents daily.
City Manager Report – October 24, 2025
Improving Cell Service in Normandy Park: City Council and Planning Commission to Review the Relevant Code. On Tuesday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m., the Normandy Park City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to discuss the City’s telecommunications regulations. The purpose of this discussion is to modernize the City Code to make it easier for wireless providers to install equipment that can improve cell phone coverage and reliability throughout Normandy Park. Why Is Cell Service a Problem in Normandy Park? Many residents have expressed frustration with the quality of our cell service. After speaking with multiple service providers, staff have received the message that Normandy Park’s topography and dense tree canopy are the primary obstacles to obtaining a strong cellular signal in many areas of the City. Therefore, the most effective way to improve service is to allow providers to install additional infrastructure that can overcome these physical barriers.
